Tag Archives: Universalism

The Christmas Conundrum

Posted on December 24, 2020 by N.S. Palmer

(The photo shows the Japanese pop music group E-girls, which disbanded in 2020 but reunited for a Christmas farewell video.) At Christmas, it’s natural to think of Jesus, whose life and example inspired the Christian faith. Christians believe that in … Continue reading →

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Natalie Portman, Loyalty, and the Holocaust

Posted on August 24, 2015 by N.S. Palmer

My new blog post for The Times of Israel: By N.S. Palmer Israeli actress Natalie Portman received harsh criticism for suggesting last week that the Holocaust was not unique and that it should be less emphasized in Jewish education. Actually, … Continue reading →